What to do prior to upgrading from Sonar PE4 to PE7?
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Posted on Dec 12, 2007 12:08 pm
rfdillon
Member Since: Dec 10, 2007
Folks, I have just ordered the upgrade from PE 4 to PE7. Anyone have any experience installing PE 7? I was wondering, do I need to uninstall PE4? Will the installation be pretty seamless?
Thanks so much in advance, as I get ready to install this beast!
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Keith WarrenMans reach exceeds his graspMember
Since: Oct 23, 2007
Dec 13, 2007 02:23 am Don't uninstall S-PE 4, just install over top of it. I just did this yesterday upgrading from 6.2 to 7.1 and it's pretty seamless. You'll LOVE 7.1 too!! It's got so much more to it than the older versions it not even funny. (Damn you Noize for making me take a closer look at it! lmao) Sonar 7 is amazing though.
Dec 13, 2007 04:29 am man, i feel like a caveman still rocking 3PE, i'm just too damn broke to pony up for the upgrade....one day, it will be mine!
*sigh*
Keith WarrenMans reach exceeds his graspMember
Since: Oct 23, 2007
Dec 13, 2007 05:19 am it's only 179$ US. Might be more coming from 3 though.
And I know what you mean about not being able to afford it... I put it on credit, lol. But 179$ for what PE7 offers is a steal. Seriously a giant lead for PC kind. I personally believe it surpasses pro tools and its quest to take over the recording world. For me, there's a new standard.
I you want WYD, I'll think really hard about you getting it for C-mas... maybe I can 'will' it to you as a gift, lol...... if only life were that easy.
Dec 13, 2007 05:23 am wow, that's not bad at all, i've just never priced upgrading before i just assumed it was outta my range....i gotta tell mom to hold off on the small tube amp! (i've been jamming my guitar out of my monitors (direct) for too long.
Dec 13, 2007 07:00 am Thanks so much for your help and advice. Sounds like great news - although my needs are relatively few, it will be nice to be able to play with all the new toys!
Thanks again!
Keith WarrenMans reach exceeds his graspMember
Since: Oct 23, 2007
Dec 13, 2007 07:07 am Keep in mind as I'm on my way to work that I'm reading Sonar 7 PDFs when I'm not moving. There's just that much more to it. Awesome upgrade, awesome program.
::throws gang signs:: Cakewalk til' I die!! Like a fat kid loves CAKE!! yo
Dec 13, 2007 07:09 am it's easy, just put your right hand in a 'reverse C' shape, than cross your middle and ring finger on the left, a thumb tucked in represents PE, wheras the thumb outward is SE...it's on page 2 of the manual.
Keith WarrenMans reach exceeds his graspMember
Since: Oct 23, 2007
Dec 13, 2007 07:13 am I have no idea what that's supposed to mean. You're cluttering the forum!!!! lmmfao
Dec 13, 2007 07:30 am that was the most detailed description of the official sonar gang sign i could give...try it in front of a mirror and you'll get it.
and i'm not cluttering, i'm entertaining those fellow recordists that are stuck in traffic.
Keith WarrenMans reach exceeds his graspMember
Since: Oct 23, 2007
Dec 13, 2007 07:48 am I concur on both points :D
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Dec 14, 2007 09:05 pm Just remember you don't actually install over the top so to speak. It will install into its own directory titled Sonar 7 PE. And you will pretty much want to install everything on the disc if you are upgrading from 4.
Enjoy!
Sonar, its a way of life! :-)
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Dec 14, 2007 11:33 pm WYD, upgrade from 3 would be $249.00. That is for any upgrade from 1 through 4. Then the price starts to drop from 5 on up.
Dec 15, 2007 04:00 am so i'm stuck with 3 huh? lol
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Dec 15, 2007 01:05 pm Not if you save some of your pennies.
It isn't that hard to get there. 6 fewer cigs a day, 3 fewer beers a day and your there in no time.
